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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.58, 26,575.02 and 5,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.58, 26,575.02 and 5,871.63 is: 8,805.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.58 : 26,575.02 = 5,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.58/26,575.02 = 5,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.58x = 26,575.02 × 5,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.58x = 156,038,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,038,684.68/17,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.51

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